Stefan Jacoby, the former Volkswagen exec now running Chinese-owned Volvo, vowed to LA Auto Show reporters that Volvo will remain true to its image — even while using Chinese suppliers and, possibly, building cars in China.

Volkswagen of America CEO Stefan Jacoby told us in remarks today at their U.S. headquarters VW plans to bring a small, (potentially) Up-like Civic-fighting coupe and mid-size, three-row, Pilot-fighting SUV to the U.S. market.